External Oblique
Musculus obliquus externus abdominis
The oblique muscle forming the side wall of the abdomen; rotates the trunk and bends it sideways.
- Group
- Core
- Works with
- Rectus Abdominis
Function
Trunk rotation and lateral flexion.
Origin
External surface of ribs 5–12.
Insertion
Linea alba and the iliac crest.
Synergists / Antagonists
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.